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BN Briefing: Cyril suspends Mchunu; DA says action needed against all corrupt ministers

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Cyril Ramaphosa places Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave amid organised crime allegations. Ian Cameron says Ramaphosa missed a chance to tackle SA’s crime crisis, while John Steenhuisen questions why other corrupt ministers remain untouched. Also in this episode: praise for top cop Mkwanazi, Kganyago on inflation targets, and Nvidia’s meteoric Wall Street surge.

14 Jul 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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